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JunkStory · 08-23-2011, 06:49 PM

Coolant should be changed every 3-4 years (BMW dealer does this for about $120 CDN), power steering fluid 3-4 years (about $100 CDN), and brake fluid every 3 years (not sure about cost), although the computer recommends 2 years for safety. Your CPO warranty does not cover any of this.

I don't believe dealers do fluid changes for the differential and transmission, so you need to bring it to Nixon, which is a very popular shop from what I've heard. You should definitely them out especially at this age and mileage. I would recommend getting OEM fluids, but you need to research which are the correct fluids for the MT. As for the differential fluid, it can be found at Land Rover dealer, part # LRN7581 (Castrol SAF-XO), you will need 2 bottles (335i requires 1.2L).

Once you got the MT and diff fluids, bring them to Nixon and let us know how it goes.

08-23-2011, 06:49 PM	#2
JunkStory Major 160 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 8V RS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: 98230 iTrader: (3)	Coolant should be changed every 3-4 years (BMW dealer does this for about $120 CDN), power steering fluid 3-4 years (about $100 CDN), and brake fluid every 3 years (not sure about cost), although the computer recommends 2 years for safety. Your CPO warranty does not cover any of this. I don't believe dealers do fluid changes for the differential and transmission, so you need to bring it to Nixon, which is a very popular shop from what I've heard. You should definitely them out especially at this age and mileage. I would recommend getting OEM fluids, but you need to research which are the correct fluids for the MT. As for the differential fluid, it can be found at Land Rover dealer, part # LRN7581 (Castrol SAF-XO), you will need 2 bottles (335i requires 1.2L). Once you got the MT and diff fluids, bring them to Nixon and let us know how it goes. Last edited by JunkStory; 08-23-2011 at 07:06 PM..
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